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Mini Cooper Classic Mini Mk VII or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

1990–2000 vs 2001–2006 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door

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Mini Cooper Classic Mini Mk VII1990–2000 · 3 engines · Sprite, Mayfair, Cooper, Cooper SportSpecifications →Listings →
Mini Cooper R50 / R532001–2006 · 4 engines · One, Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper WorksSpecifications →Listings →
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Mini Cooper Classic Mini Mk VII1990–2000no listings
Mini Cooper R50 / R532001–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length3,054 mmLength3,626 mm
Width1,440 mmWidth1,688 mm
Height1,346 mmHeight1,416 mm
Wheelbase2,036 mmWheelbase2,467 mm
Ground clearance145 mm–150 mmGround clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume115 lTrunk volume150 l
Curb weight725 kg–745 kgCurb weight1,050 kg–1,140 kg
Fuel tank34 lFuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years1990–2000Production years2001–2006
Body typeHatchback 3-doorBody typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines3Number of engines4
Power37–66 kW (50–90 hp)Power55–125 kW (75–170 hp)
Displacement (l)1.3Displacement (l)1.4–1.6
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · Mini 1.3Lowest consumption4.8 l/100 km · One D 1.4
Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · Cooper Sport 1.3iBest 0–100 km/h7.4 s · Cooper S 1.6 Supercharged
Top speed160 km/hTop speed218 km/h
Trim levelsSprite · One
Items in the base trim8 · SpriteItems in the base trim22 · One
Items in the top trim17 · Cooper SportItems in the top trim30 · Cooper S
Equipment · Comfort0 · 4
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior✓Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
4 Seats✓4 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 7
Driver's Airbag—Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag—Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
ABS—ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking—Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mini Cooper Classic Mini Mk VII or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

Length: Mini Cooper R50 / R53 3,626 mm, Mini Cooper Classic Mini Mk VII 3,054 mm (a 572 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,467 vs 2,036 mm. Boot: 150 vs 115 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mini Cooper Classic Mini Mk VII or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

The most frugal Mini Cooper Classic Mini Mk VII uses 6.5 l/100 km (Mini 1.3); the most frugal Mini Cooper R50 / R53 4.8 l/100 km (One D 1.4).

Which is more powerful — Mini Cooper Classic Mini Mk VII or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

The strongest Mini Cooper Classic Mini Mk VII makes 66 kW (90 hp) (Cooper Sport 1.3i); the strongest Mini Cooper R50 / R53 125 kW (170 hp) (Cooper S 1.6 Supercharged).

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